Executive With Resort Background Takes Helm of SeaWorld

The new CEO succeeds Gustavo "Gus" Antorcha, who stepped down in September

By Associated Press •Published November 7, 2019•Updated on November 7, 2019 at 10:05 pm

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An executive from the timeshare and resort industries is taking over as CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment.

The Orlando-based theme park company on Thursday said Sergio Rivera will be the next chief executive, and he'll join the company's board, starting next week.

He succeeds Gustavo "Gus" Antorcha, who stepped down in September, just months into his tenure as chief executive. Antorcha said in a resignation statement that he had a different approach than the board.